? About quilting stitches
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? About quilting stitches
I am wanting to machine quilt (free motion). In practicing for the first time...I cannot figure out how to control the stitch witdth. Do I need to learn how to control this? My machine settings...I have tried all of them...result in one stitch width.
On another note, I have finished my first quilt and as soon as I figure out how I will post a picture, if ya'all promise not to enlarge it to the point that you can see all the goofs. But it was fun and I am hooked.
To all who read this have a great day whatever day you read this.
On another note, I have finished my first quilt and as soon as I figure out how I will post a picture, if ya'all promise not to enlarge it to the point that you can see all the goofs. But it was fun and I am hooked.
To all who read this have a great day whatever day you read this.
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Yes, you control the stitch length by how fast you move the fabric sandwich and how fast you sew. I have a stitch regulator on my Bernina but it isn't perfect either. The only way to get "perfect"stitches is to have a fully computer operated system. The more you practice the better your quilting stitch will get. Good luck!
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http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransso...-quilting.html
this may help a bit. the Internet is full of tutorials on this. and this forum too.
this may help a bit. the Internet is full of tutorials on this. and this forum too.
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I haven't tried FMQ yet but I want to. Just got some insul-bright for pot holders last week. Never thought about using them to try FMQ. Thanks for the tip!
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I think you mean stitch length, and you can only control this by your quilting motion, going quicker seems to make stitching easier, make certain your feed dogs are down, so you don't break any needles, and practice is your best tip on getting your stitches more uniform in length. I do a couple of sandwichs of fabric, batt and backing, and if making those into potholders, put in a layer of insulbright and put binding around the eges.
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